Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. billion Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). billion Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2020

The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. As if that’s not bad enough, the COVID-19 crisis, which forced students across the globe to learn at home while schools closed physical operations, made inequities even more apparent. Students in schools all over the U.S. schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2019

When we talk about digital equity, the conversation often focuses on providing opportunities for all students to learn in an increasingly connected world. We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. We talk about devices and home connectivity.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When we talk about digital equity, the conversation often focuses on providing opportunities for all students to learn in an increasingly connected world. We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. Creating learning communities of parents.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Lessons Learned to Move Forward. Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 7, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. The study labels families making more than $75,000 a year as high income.). “It’s not a technology divide, it’s a content divide.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. The 7 shifts: 1. Each lock combination has to be solved based on puzzles, clues, and activities.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question. Recent studies have shown that lower income children often spend more time with technology as it has become a type of “digital babysitter” for parents who have to be out of the house for extended periods of time.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

“Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We Others spend long hours studying in the computer labs at the Doña Ana Community College Hatch Learning Center, adjacent to the high school.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. A new study shows that one reason is racial segregation. Subscribe today!

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Multiple studies and surveys have documented the ever-narrowing digital divide. Students and families who are considered under-connected are those who have internet access and devices in their home, but not at a caliber or quality sufficient for smooth and consistent online learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. A new study confirms that, despite efforts to close the space, the gap between students who have access to devices and the internet and those who lack it compounds equity problems within U.S.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Today’s students can utilize the time they invest in studying in the best way possible to achieve their academic goals. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Online learning bloomed, students helped each other, the community contributed with knowledge, moral and financial support, and social interaction was kept alive. Providing more opportunities for real-world, project-based learning. When schools moved online, parents, teachers, and entire communities became contributors to learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But separate from that hype, virtual reality is already being used at colleges in ways that seem more mainstream, as a tool that has the potential to enhance teaching and learning. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students. “The

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

in K-12 education leadership has been created for educators who wish to pursue further studies as they need to thoroughly assess the components of K-12 education, including the integration of technology. However, if students misuse technology, it may lead to learning distractions. As such, an online Ed.D

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

But many students don’t have access to these resources at school, at home, or both, leading to larger questions about the role of digital equity and student success during–and after–the pandemic. “Digital equity is not a new topic for CoSN. education system,” according to the report.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

I mean the basics of how to use the tech tools that are driving learning. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology. Ready or not, digital transformation has come to education.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. I have found that integrating AR into lessons encourages greater engagement and collaborative learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The second in our New Generation Learning series focuses on personalization. Where last time we drew attention to schools that had made innovative leaps in assessment protocols, today we look at schools that are taking the design of personalized learning pathways seriously.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The second in our New Generation Learning series focuses on personalization. Where last time we drew attention to schools that had made innovative leaps in assessment protocols, today we look at schools that are taking the design of personalized learning pathways seriously.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). Access to technology , especially technology and tools powered by the internet, is essential for learning. Key points: U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

Digital Equity helps school and district leaders understand the challenges students experience while trying to study outside of school so they can ensure all students stay connected to learning. Digital Equity is customizable, giving leaders the option to turn on specific data and usage stats.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

Engagement is key to getting kids involved and increase their learning. Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices. Everyone needs a Yoda or Dumbledore to hone their skills and talents and learn to use the tools. A new state of matter was just discovered in December.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide." I live in Orange County.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. Discover how the district leveled the technology playing field across its schools, created new opportunities for students, and enhanced learning experiences for all.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers. To learn more, visit?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From an augmented reality app designed to help us imagine a world where the SDGs have been achieved, to a 360º video highlighting the digital divide impacting students during COVID-19, the latest MY World 360° playlist shares powerful perspectives and visions for a better world. Humanity’s Impact. Photo Credit: Studio Birthplace.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2015

Frank Smith The world of education IT is on schedule to reach a tipping point, where the availability and affordability of mobile devices could completely reshape the way we learn. But will educators take that momentum and turn it into true change or go back to the old ways, powered by new technologies?

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